Advances in Tourism Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): Advances in Tourism Studies

Empowerment of Songket Woven Craftsmen: Qualitative Study of Creative Economy in Sukarara Village, Indonesia

Edhu Bagas Tantawi (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram)
I Wayan Suteja (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram)
Ihyana Hulfa (Universitas Mataram)
Ida Nyoman Tri Darma Putra (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram)
Uwi Martayadi (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Mar 2023

Abstract

This qualitative study examines the potential of the creative economy in Sukarara Village, Indonesia, by empowering Songket woven fabric craftsmen in tourism. The research question is to explore how empowering Songket craftsmen in tourism can revive the industry and promote the creative economy in Sukarara Village. The study was conducted in Sukarara Village, Jonggat District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, and data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The participants included Songket woven fabric craftsmen, traditional institution members, and local community members involved in tourism activities. The data collection techniques used were semi-structured interviews, open-ended interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The study's findings reveal that tourism activities based on the creative economy in Sukarara Village include weaving Songket fabrics, studying motifs and production, traditional customs, marketing, and management. The community involvement in empowering the craftsmen includes developing traditional institutions, arts, cadet's corals, and weaving patents. The study highlights the practical implications of empowering Songket craftsmen in tourism, such as boosting the local economy and promoting cultural heritage. In conclusion, this study provides insights into how the creative economy can be harnessed through tourism to revive traditional crafts and promote community development

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ATS

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Advances in Tourism Studies (ATS) is an English peer-reviewed journal published by the Centre for Tourism Studies and Journal Publication Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram. Since it was first issued in March 2023, JESP has been publishing scientific articles consistently research articles. ATS aims ...